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A List of Ohio Republicans Backing Gun Safety Laws After the Dayton Mass Shooting
In recent days, a number of Ohio Republicans have spoken out about the need to strengthen gun laws, including: Gov. Mike Dewine, who has called on the Ohio legislature to require criminal background checks on all gun sales and pass Red…
August 8, 2019
Everytown Responds To President Donald Trump’s Reported Phone Call With Embattled NRA CEO Wayne Lapierre
NEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety released the following statement today in response to reports that President Donald Trump spoke with embattled NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre yesterday. According to media reports,…
August 7, 2019
Updated With 14 Presidential Candidates: Urgent Gun Safety Presidential Forum Saturday in Des Moines: Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Unveil Presidential Forum in the Wake of El Paso and Dayton Mass Shootings
Confirmed Participants Include Senator Michael Bennet; Former Vice President Joe Biden; Gov. Steve Bullock; Mayor Pete Buttigieg; Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro; Mayor Bill de Blasio; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand; Sen. Kamala Harris; Gov. John Hickenlooper; Gov. Jay…
August 7, 2019
NRA Ad Firm Alleges Wayne LaPierre Tried to Get Them to Buy $5 Million Dallas Mansion, Shortly After Parkland Shooting
According to new reporting from both the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre attempted to use the NRA’s now-former public relations firm, Ackerman McQueen, to purchase a $5…
August 7, 2019
Subject: Governor Sununu has a Chance to Protect Families and Save Lives by Signing Gun Safety Bills in Wake of El Paso and Dayton Mass Shootings
Over the weekend, the nation was rocked by news of two mass shootings, one in El Paso and another one less than 24 hours later in Dayton, that together killed 31 people and wounded more than 38 others. Earlier this…
August 7, 2019
People Spotted Red Flags In Dayton Shooter’s Behavior, Reports Suggest
In the aftermath of Sunday morning’s mass shooting in Dayton, reports are emerging that the shooter’s behavior raised concerns among people who knew him. This reporting underscores the case for Extreme Risk or Red Flag legislation, which Gov.
August 7, 2019
Florida Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Fatal Shooting of Transgender Woman in Miami
Shooting Took Place Just Days Before Mass Shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, OhioKiki Fantroyis at Least the 13 Trans Person Killed Nationwide This Year, With at Least 11 Having Been…
August 6, 2019
Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund, Moms Demand Action Applaud Gov. Jay Inslee, Mayor Pete Buttigieg For Elevating Issue of Gun Violence Prevention in 2020 Presidential Campaign
Gov. Inslee and Mayor Buttigieg Released Plans Days After Mass Shootings in El Paso and Dayton Both Plans Address the Deadly Intersection of Gun Violence and Hate Crimes NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund…
August 6, 2019
SUBJECT: In the Aftermath of the El Paso and Dayton Mass Shootings, Republicans are Calling for Congressional Action on Gun Safety
Following the horrific mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, in which 22 people were shot and killed and 24 were wounded, and Dayton, Ohio, in which at least nine people were shot and killed and 14…
August 6, 2019
Ohio Moms Demand Action, Everytown Urge Ohio Legislature to Require Background Checks on All Gun Sales and Pass Life-saving Extreme Risk Legislation
Since Sunday’s Mass Shooting in Dayton, Ohio Senate President Obhof Has Said It’s “An Issue We Can Look At” Ohio Sen. Lehner, Who Represents District Adjacent to Dayton, Has Called Policy…
